It is easy to fall out of the habit of reading the bible and praying. We went on a vacation, and now I am trying to get back into a routine. The laundry is piled up. Suitcases are stacked by the door. I believe that reading the bible is more important. I have to start… Continue reading The Rewards of Prayer Are Better Than Any Fad or Quick Remedy
God Can Turn Around The Worst Situation And Use It For His Glory
Do you ever wonder why you have to walk through difficult times? It sure would be easier if God just stopped the situation, before it was all uncomfortable and awkward. It can be excruciating to go through a difficult time. You desperately want to control the outcome, but you cannot control it. Difficult times are… Continue reading God Can Turn Around The Worst Situation And Use It For His Glory
Smile and Laugh To Lighten Your Heart and Mood
Today, I was reminded not to take myself so seriously. I usually feel like I am in a spiritual battle in my own world. Everything is intense and can change with the wind. This afternoon, I went to a doctor's appointment. The people that I encountered were delightful. We all have messy lives, full of… Continue reading Smile and Laugh To Lighten Your Heart and Mood
Let Praise Renew Your Spirit
Yesterday and today, I have felt exhausted. Drained. I felt like I have not had the strength to move. What is wrong with me? I have been tired. It was a busy month, and I feel tired emotionally and physically. This was a new thing. I felt like a sack of potatoes, dragging myself from… Continue reading Let Praise Renew Your Spirit
Fight The Forces Of Darkness With Prayer
Have you ever needed a prayer for help? I sure have. I can be having a great day. I can wake up praising and thanking God, then something happens. Someone says something that snaps my spirit. I wish that I could say that I have an almighty armor to resist being hurt by others, but… Continue reading Fight The Forces Of Darkness With Prayer
God Acts For Those Who Wait For Him
This morning I was so happy remembering family visits. It was so nice to have family that wants to spend time with you and goes out of their way to visit us. They traveled for many hours to see us. This afternoon, I was reminded of people close by that stir up descent and hostility.… Continue reading God Acts For Those Who Wait For Him
Serve God With All Your Heart, Mind, and Strength
For the past month, we have had family visiting. It was so fun. Now, I am so tired. I prayed for each visit. I prayed that God would bless our time together and give us grace. I tried to be a good hostess, and it is not hard when everyone smiles and says thank you.… Continue reading Serve God With All Your Heart, Mind, and Strength
I was complacent to the Lord, but the Lord did let me stay that way
Do you know any people that call themselves Christians and go to church occasionally on Christmas and Easter? Know any of them? I do. I was one of them. I would say that I was Christian, but I didn't read the bible or go to church very often. I grew up attending Catholic schools and… Continue reading I was complacent to the Lord, but the Lord did let me stay that way
Choose God, Not Society
We had company visiting over the weekend, and we were watching a late night talk show. I do not usually stay up late enough to watch them anymore. One of the talk show hosts made a joke that he made a decision to accept the Lord, Jesus Christ as his Savior. I cringed inside, as… Continue reading Choose God, Not Society
Praise God From Sunrise To Sunset
God is so good! God can deliver us from our greatest weakness. Everyone has weaknesses, but God can help us to be strong. We have to praise God all the time. On Sundays, when we go to church its easy. When we go to school, work and in the neighborhood, it can be harder. You… Continue reading Praise God From Sunrise To Sunset
Embrace This Beautiful Life 